CENTER FOR BIG BEND STUDIES

The purpose of the Center for Big Bend Studies is to support and promote programs and interdisciplinary scholarly activities relating to the cultural, historical, and archaeological development of the Big Bend region of Texas. The region is broadly defined to include the Rio Grande borderlands of Texas and Mexico from El Paso and Cuidad Juarez to Del Rio and Cuidad Acuña, the Pecos River valley from the Rio Grande to southern New Mexico, and the entire Trans-Pecos region of Texas. The Center publishes The Journal of Big Bend Studies, an interdisciplinary annual with emphasis on historical and archaeological studies related to the region, and La Vista de la Frontera, an annual newsletter.

In addition to working with academic departments and programs on campus to provide research opportunities for faculty and students, the Center works with Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Big Bend Natural History Association, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Historical Commission, county historical commissions, and the general public in cooperative educational, research, and public service projects. The Center sponsors an Annual Conference for the presentation of research papers and maintains an extensive library on the archaeology and history of the Southwestern United States and north-central Mexico. For information, visit our website at www.sulross.edu/cbbs or call us at 432-837-8179.
BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Formed in 2007, the goal of the Borderlands Research Institute is to provide land managers with the most current scientific information on the management of the natural resources of the area. To meet this goal, we plan and conduct research investigations on various aspects of our natural world. Ultimately, we hope to provide science-based management alternatives to land owners and managers to enhance their ability to serve as land stewards.

The Borderlands Research Institute serves as the “sister institution” to the Department of Natural Resource Management within the College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. For more information visit our web site http://www.sulross.edu/brinrm/ or call us at 432-837-8615. The College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the Borderlands Research Institute are housed in the Turner Range Animal Science Center which is located 1 mile east of the main campus on U.S. Highway 90.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) oversees all technology related matters at Sul Ross State University. The mission for OIT is to empower the customer and introduce innovation and automation with a keen focus on sustainability, ease of use, increased customer satisfaction, reliability and bridge the gap between pedagogy and technology.

Please check our website www.sulross.edu/oit for updated information on the services and support we offer. We invite you to visit our online OIT Knowledge Center (www.sulross.edu/oit) that has documented information and video tutorials on the various technologies, software and services that OIT has to offer. OIT has a long-standing tradition to provide you with the support and service you need in pursuit of excellence and success in your education and we hope to continue the same moving forward.

You can contact us via:

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  Phone: You can call the LTAC helpdesk at 8888. Off Campus, dial 432-837-8888 between 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more details please visit us online at www.sulross.edu/LTAC
  
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  Online: For technology help, https://techassist.sulross.edu, For general OIT information, www.sulross.edu/OIT
  
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  Walk-in: The main LoboTAC Support Counter is located in the Briscoe Administration Building (BAB) room 101.  The Alternate Support Counter is located on the first floor of the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library.  To get to us, enter through the main doors, take a right at the circulation desk, and proceed to the back of the library.  The support counter is located on the first floor in the back of the library.
  

The department of Customer Service and Instructional Technology (CSIT) in the Office of Information Technology assists with technology needs via the OIT helpdesk, support counters and open access computer labs. Staff in CSIT are trained to assist you with computer and technology related matters. CSIT provides training to faculty and staff on various instructional and productivity technologies such as Blackboard, Microsoft office suite and Adobe products. CSIT manages and maintains the OIT Knowledge Center (http://www.sulross.edu/OIT) that provides information and instruction on various services delivered by OIT. Our department is also responsible for the technology in classrooms and ITV rooms.

SRSU helpdesk is located on-campus in Alpine.  The Lobo Technology Assistance Center (LTAC) Staff is excited about the opportunity to serve you!

Contact us via:

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  Phone: You can call the LTAC helpdesk at 8888.  Off Campus, dial 432-837-8888 between 7:30 am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.  For more details please visit us online at www.sulross.edu/LTAC
  
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  Online: For technology help, https://techassist.sulross.edu, For general OIT information, www.sulross.edu/OIT
  
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  Walk-in: The main LoboTAC Support Counter is located in the Briscoe Administration Building (BAB) room 101.  The Alternate Support Counter is located on the first floor of the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library.  To get to us, enter through the main doors, take a right at the circulation desk, and proceed to the back of the library.  The support counter is located on the first floor in the back of the library.
  

The Infrastructure Services department in OIT maintains and administers the University’s computing infrastructure including but not limited to the Data Center, Network, Wireless, Internet, Firewalls, Server-farm, Telecommunications, and other infrastructure related technologies. Other services that we offer include VPN, E-mail, online storage, and server management. Staff in Infrastructure Services is trained and certified to support the voice, data and video infrastructure for the University.

Our offices are located on the first and second floors of the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library and in ACR 104.  You can reach us via the LTAC helpdesk by calling extension 8888 on-campus or from off Campus, dial 432-837-8888 between 7:30am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

You can find more information about our department and the services we offer at www.sulross.edu/oit.

The department of Enterprise Application Services (EAS) in the Office of Information Technology manages and supports application development for the University’s Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) and Website/ Web resources. Staff in EAS are engineers and programmers who develop and integrate applications for automation and smooth processing of information across all systems that are utilized by faculty, staff, and students.

EAS serves as the central contact point for students, faculty, and staff using the Banner system, which is the academic and administrative information system. This system is used for processing prospective and current students, financial aid, finance, advancement, and employee records. Our 24/7 Banner Self Service portal allows students to register for classes, pay tuition and fees, and access their records at their convenience.

EAS develops, supports, and manages web services, which include the management of the University’s web site, content management system, online custom forms, automated workflows, etc.

You can reach us via the LTAC helpdesk by calling extension 8888 on-campus or from off Campus, dial 432-837-8888 between 7:30am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

You can find more information about our department and the services we offer at www.sulross.edu/oit.

The Information Security Office (ISO) in OIT is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the University’s computing and informational assets. The Information Security Officer drafts and enforces security controls and policies that protect personnel records and matters that require protection and compliance as per federal, state and industry regulations such as FERPA, HEOA, PCI, etc. Some services administered by the ISO are firewall policies, VPN, anti-malware solutions and anti-spam filters. From time to time the ISO conducts security awareness sessions and training for students, faculty and staff. The ISO conducts events such as the PC clinic during the security awareness month in October.

You can reach us via the LTAC helpdesk by calling extension 8888 on-campus or from off Campus, dial 432-837-8888 between 7:30am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

You can find more information about our department and the services we offer at www.sulross.edu/oit.

The Rio Grande College (RGC) OIT operations is the department in OIT that manages and oversees the technology infrastructure and support for the RGC campuses. All services delivered for all sites at SRSU are centralized, however, trained and certified staff at RGC provide hands-on support for technology issues that may be computer, network, telecomm or software related. RGC OIT operations manages 3 computer labs and 12 distance learning/ITV classrooms spread throughout the Del Rio, Uvalde and Eagle Pass campuses.

You can reach us via the LTAC helpdesk by calling extension 8888 on-campus or from off Campus, dial 432-837-8888 between 7:30am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

You can find more information about our department and the services we offer at www.sulross.edu/oit.

Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College offers educational opportunities for students through campuses in Uvalde, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass. Upper-level and graduate courses are offered in Teacher Education, Business Administration, Humanities, and Natural and Behavioral Sciences. Undergraduate students who enroll in Rio Grande College must have earned a minimum of fifty-four (54) transferable semester credit hours from accredited colleges and universities. All students who enroll in Rio Grande College must fulfill requirements for admission and comply with academic regulations stated in the Catalog. The deadlines for withdrawing from classes and applying for graduation for students enrolled in Rio Grande College are published in the Academic Calendar in the Rio Grande College Catalog.

Information concerning degree programs, admission requirements, and registration may be obtained from any of the following:
Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College

205 Wildcat Dr.

Del Rio, Texas 78840

Telephone (830) 703-4821

Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College

Rt. 3, Box 1200

Eagle Pass, Texas 78852

Telephone (830) 758-5004

2623 Garner Field Road

Uvalde, Texas 78801

Telephone (830) 279-3001

Sul Ross State University accepts applications for admission from students of accredited secondary schools and students transferring from accredited colleges without regard to race, color, sex, age, religious commitment, or national origin. Any person who desires to apply for admission should contact the Center for Enrollment Services, Box C-2, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas 79832 or go to www.applytexas.org to begin the application process.

Sul Ross State University requires the same personal standards and applies the same criteria in considering applications for admission as it uses in the retention of students who are enrolled. To be consistent with this policy, the University reserves the right to refuse acceptance to prospective or former students who are on disciplinary suspension or expulsion from any college or university, or who have committed other offenses of serious nature, which, in the judgment of the University, are likely to have an adverse effect on the University. The personal standards of conduct expected of students who enroll at Sul Ross State University are provided in the Student Code of Conduct contained in the Student Handbook.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Beginning Freshman Students

A beginning freshman student must graduate from an accredited high school, recommended or higher curriculum, take the ACT or new SAT I and effective with enrollment for the Spring 2010, the following test scores for beginning freshman will be required.

Note: The old SAT I test contains Verbal and Quantitative sections

Top 10%: no minimum score on ACT or new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math)

Top 11% - 25%: no minimum score on ACT or new SAT I (Critical Reading + Math)

Second Quartile: no minimum score on ACT or new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math)

Third Quartile: a minimum score of 21 on ACT Composite or a minimum score of 1010 on new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math)

Fourth Quartile: a minimum score of 22 on ACT Composite or a minimum score of 1030 on new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math)

Score does NOT include writing portion.

A beginning freshman student must submit the following documentation.

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  The Apply Texas application with non-refundable 25.00 application fee.
  
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  Official copy of ACT Composite or SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) score.
  
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  Official copy of high school transcript showing class rank. Upon graduation from high school, applicant must provide a final official high school transcript showing final class rank, date of graduation, and graduation plan.
  

Applicants, NOT meeting the above standards may be considered for probationary admission on an individual basis. Because of changing demographic trends, diversity, and population increases in the state, Sul Ross State University will consider the following factors in making first-time freshman admissions decisions:

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  Specific class rank (on a seven-semester transcript)
  
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  Size of the graduating class
  
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  Qualify and competitive level of high school courses taken and grades earned (e.g., AP, Honors classes, Dual Credit)
  
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  Academic progress and achievements
  
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  Region of residence, and
  
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  Scores on either the ACT or SAT I
  

Sul Ross State University admits qualified students graduating from non-accredited high schools of home schooled graduates who meet the following criteria:

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  Score at least 21 on the ACT Composite or 1010 on the SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math)
  
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  Present a high school/home schooled transcript that meets the Texas State Graduation Requirements as approved by the State Board of Education. (see Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74)
  

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  The Apply Texas application with non refundable $25.00 application fee.
  
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  Official copy of ACT Composite of SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) score.
  
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  Official copy of high school transcript showing class rank. If home school, provide notarized copy of transcript. Upon graduation, applicant must provide a final official transcript showing final class rank and date of graduation.
  

Sul Ross State University admits qualified students who have earned their GED and who score at least 20 on the ACT Composite or 920 on the SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) and submit the following documentation.

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  The Apply Texas application with non refundable $25.00 application fee.
  
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  Official copy of ACT Composite or SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) score.
  
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  Official copy of GED certificate with GED test scores.
  

A transfer student is defined to mean an undergraduate student who has attempted transferable academic course work from an accredited college or university. “Transferable academic course work” is defined to mean those attempted hours of course work which are applicable to a baccalaureate degree program.

Undergraduate students who transfer to Sul Ross State University from another regionally accredited college or university with less than 12 transferable academic hours must meet the standards of beginning freshman students (see Beginning Freshman Students above) and must provide the following documentation.

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  The Apply Texas application with non-refundable $25.00 application fee.
  
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  Official transcript(s) from all accredited colleges and universities attended.
  
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  Official transcript(s) indicating the completion of 12 or more transferable academic hours (excluding developmental, remedial, vocational/technical, continuing education, or lifelong learning courses)
  

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  The Apply Texas application with non-refundable $25.00 application fee.
  
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  Official transcript(s) from all accredited colleges or universities attended.
  

Below 15 1.00

15-44 1.25

45-59 1.50

60-74 1.75

75 or above 2.00

Sul Ross State University accepts a maximum of sixty academic hours plus four hours of activity physical education for a total of sixty-four semester hours from the accredited community colleges attended.

Courses taken at community colleges do not satisfy the advanced hours required at Sul Ross State University.

Students who are currently suspended from another college or university are not eligible for admission to Sul Ross State University.

All academic courses (excluding developmental, remedial, vocational/technical, continuing education, or lifelong learning courses) attempted at a four-year regionally accredited U.S. college or university will be transferred. Sul Ross State University reserves the right to accept courses taken at U.S. schools other than regionally accredited colleges or universities.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has established guide­lines for resolving transfer disputes between Texas colleges and universities. These guidelines are designed to facilitate the transfer of lower division courses and to clarify for students what their rights and re­sponsibilities are as potential transfer students. Specifically excluded are courses designated as ESL/ESOL, technical, developmental, or remedial.

Lower division credit is defined as those courses offered in the first two years of college study which

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   are identified by a majority of public four-year undergraduate
   institutions in the state as courses intended to comprise the first two years of college study,
   
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   stress development of disciplinary knowledge and skill at an
   introductory level, and
   
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   includes basic principles and verbal, mathematical, and scientific
   concepts associated with an academic discipline.
   

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   are identified by a majority of public four-year undergraduate
   institu­tions in the state as courses intended to comprise the third and fourth years of post-secondary study,
   
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   involve theoretical or analytical specialization beyond the introductory level, or
   
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   require knowledge and skills provided by previous courses for
   successful performance.
   

A student with a question regarding the evaluation of transfer credit should immediately direct the question to the Center for Enrollment Services. If, after re­search by admissions personnel, the problem resolution results in a change to the evaluation, the evaluation will be adjusted and the student sent a revised copy. If the evaluation is appropriate as originally prepared, admissions personnel will explain to the student how the credit was deter­mined. If the question is one of degree applicability rather than transferability, the student will be directed to the appropriate academic dean.

If the dispute is still not resolved, Coordinating Board form, CB-TDR, "Transfer Dispute Resolution," must be completed to initiate dispute ac­tion. This appeal must be filed within 15 calendar days after the SRSU evaluation has been submitted to the student. Forms are
available in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office and at the Center for Enrollment Services. Assistance in completing the form will be available in either of those two offices.

If the dispute involves the transfer of credits to Sul Ross, the form must be completed by the appropriate official at the institution where the credit was earned and by the Director of Records and Registration at Sul Ross. Disputes that are not resolved by the institutions involved within 45 days after written notice of denial will be forwarded to the Commissioner of Higher Education for resolution.

Sul Ross students who have difficulty having SRSU credit accepted at an­other Texas public institution should contact the Director of Records and Registration at Sul Ross for initiation of the transfer dispute resolution process.